Day One 2026 agenda
Is the global exit market opening up? With capital now concentrated into specific areas of the market, how has this impacted the asset class? Can we expect to see better strategic alignment between VC and PE?
Do pension funds understand the benefits of the asset class? Is macroeconomic uncertainty the only thing deterring pension funds from increasing allocations?
Does Europe actually have a chance to play in the AI game? Are we in an AI bubble, and can Europe create its first €1 trillion company?
A selection of emerging managers will be given the chance to pitch their funds to a group of LPs
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What is VC's role in the future of Europe? How much is tech sovereignty tied to national sovereignty? Is Europe entering a new era of innovation?
Should illiquidity be the main driver for conducting GP secondaries? Will we continue to see the rise of GP-led secondaries in VC?
Are we seeing more European GPs in the later stages? What can Europe learn from its American counterpart?
Will the European market continue to attract the biggest VCs from North America? Are North American LPs showing greater interest in European GPs?
How will AI change investment roles? Will the human-centric activities become more valuable for VCs?